Gamakatsu LS-5213 Hook Nickel Barbed

Gamakatsu LS-5213 Hook Nickel Barbed — Reliable Bait Hold for Surf and Sea Fishing

The Gamakatsu LS-5213 is a purpose-built worm hook designed for anglers targeting flatfish and cod from the surf, combining a surgically sharp point with a double-barb shank for outstanding bait retention.

Inward-Curved Point for Instant Hooksets

The inward-curved (inward curved) point drives home cleanly on the bite and resists pulling free during the fight. Gamakatsu's renowned needle-sharp finish means minimal pressure is needed to set the hook firmly in the fish's mouth, reducing missed strikes even in fast surf conditions.

Double Shank Barbs Keep Naturals in Place

Two barbs positioned along the hook shank grip worm baits — ragworm, lugworm, or earthworm — securely throughout the cast and retrieve. This is especially valuable in surf fishing where long-distance casting and strong tidal currents can strip softer baits from a plain hook in seconds.

Choose the Right Variant

The LS-5213 is available in several coatings and point configurations to match different fishing situations and personal preferences:

• Nickel / Inward Curved / Barbed (Einzelhaken) — the current product; nickel finish, inward-curved point, barbed; versatile for surf, saltwater flatfish, cod, and freshwater eel fishing

• Nickel / Inward Curved / Barbed (Wurmhaken) — same coating and point style, alternate hook-type classification; suitable for the same species and conditions

• Nickel / Inward Bent / Barbed — slightly different point angle for an alternative hooking geometry; flatfish and cod on natural baits

• Nickel / Inward Bent / Barbed (Wurmhaken & Einzelhaken combo listing) — as above, dual-classified variant

• Silver / Inward Curved / Barbed (Single Hook) — silver finish; otherwise comparable design for anglers who prefer a brighter finish in clear water

• Silver / Inward Curved Point / Barbed (Single Hook) — silver finish with inward curved point; clear-water and estuary situations

Facts

• Model: LS-5213

• Hook type: Single hook (Einzelhaken)

• Coating: Nickel

• Point style: Inward curved

• Barb type: Barbed

• Shank barbs: 2 (for worm bait retention)

• Eye type: Ringed eye (for tying to mono, braid, surf leaders, and sea rigs)

• Target species: Flatfish, cod, eel, and other sea/freshwater species on natural baits

• Suitable for: Saltwater surf fishing, sea bottom fishing, freshwater eel fishing

• Pack contents: Single hooks; quantity varies by size